Analytics Programs at Northeastern University

Analytics Programs at Northeastern University

Big Data. Big Opportunity.

Become a Part of the Big Data Boom.

The proliferation of data across the global economy has given rise to one of the most booming and in-demand industries today: Analytics.

Data is transforming business and shifting workforce demands everywhere. Companies are searching for qualified candidates who understand both the mechanics of data and how to identify the insights that influence business decisions.

An Insider’s Perspective

Watch Northeastern faculty discuss the growing demand for data analytics in business and industry.

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The Growing Demand for Jobs in Data Analytics

Data analytics has also sparked a hot hiring market. With more than 2.3 million job openings today, experts predict that by 2020, that number will swell to more than 2.7 million. And because qualified professionals are difficult to find, these analytics jobs often pay well.

2.3 Million

Total Job Postings

80-163K

Salary Range

23%

Projected Five-Year Growth

39%

Jobs Requiring Degree

Many of these jobs require both experience and advanced degrees—not always easy to find in a burgeoning new field. Eighty-one percent of all analytics job postings require at least three years of experience, and those that pay the highest require a master’s degree.

As a result, analytics jobs in certain industries can take twice as long to fill than the national benchmark average. Employers hope that this urgent need for talent with the right skills, education, training, and experience will encourage more professionals to enter the analytics field.

Featured Analytics Programs

Considering a graduate degree in data analytics? Northeastern offers more opportunities for you to learn how big data is transforming business as we know it, and the practical skills on how to apply it to a wide range of industries. Earn a master’s degree, professional certificate, or take a Level bootcamp to add value in your current job or prepare yourself for a better one.

Master of Professional Studies in Analytics

A master’s degree in analytics from the College of Professional studies is one way to acquire in-demand skills that you can take into a job and begin contributing immediately. You’ll work on real-world examples to build a portfolio of experiences that reflect the depth of your understanding, including collecting, modeling, and structuring data. Students graduate into the larger support network of industry leaders and peers.

Master of Science in Business Analytics

There’s no ignoring the impact data analytics—or big data—is having on the world today. With a master’s degree in Business Analytics from Northeastern’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business, you’ll gain practical experience in the application of analytics across a wide range of industries. There will be an emphasis on mining data and connecting insights to real-world marketing strategies. Data analytics is still an emerging science, poised to grow exponentially in the years to come.

Level Bootcamps Data Analytics

Our Level bootcamps give you the solid understanding of data analytics you’re looking for—statistics, data analysis and visualization, insights and more—in as little as eight weeks. Available as full-time or part-time courses, online or in-class, you’ll work on real projects with leading companies, so you can jump right into the workforce. Level bootcamp credentials can be applied to a Master of Professional Studies in Analytics.